Chottanikkara is a panchayat situated in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India. Chottanikkara panchayat consists of Chottanikkara town, Kanayannur, Eruvely, Kureekkad, Vattukkunnu, Palace Square and Kottayathupara. Chottanikkara is also a part of urban agglomeration of City of Cochin.
The famous Chottanikkara temple is situated in this town. Kochi city buses are directly connected to Chottanikkara. Chottanikkara Government school Stadium is one of the largest Stadiums in Ernakulam District.Shooting spot on Eruveli Pallippurathu mana Chottanikara panchayath was decided as the best panchayath.